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Conversation: Tokyo remote island braces as another storm skirts Japan NHK

A: Hey there! Have you heard about the news on Hachijojima Island?

B: No, what's going on?

A: Well, they're rushing to fix homes that were damaged by Typhoon Halong. Now, another storm named Nakri is coming their way!

B: Oh no! I heard about that old lady, Shimizu Mieko, her house got damaged, right?

A: Yes! She had a hole made in the eaves above her front entrance from Halong. Now they're covering it up with wooden boards to prevent more damage from Nakri. Her storage shed also got a bit busted too.

B: That must be scary for her, two storms so close together!

A: You bet! She said she's really grateful for the repair work and worried about her roof getting blown off by the new storm.

B: I hope everything works out for her... By the way, did you hear they sent a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force transport aircraft with relief supplies?

A: Yeah! They're sending cardboard beds, blankets, and tarps to help those affected. The GSDF has already sent 17 personnel to the island and plan to work with local officials to support residents.

B: Wow, that's great they're helping out! Let's hope everything gets better soon for everyone on Hachijojima Island.
Summary
Typhoon Halong damaged homes on Hachijojima Island, with one resident, Shimizu Mieko, having her house and storage shed affected. Another storm, Nakri, is approaching, causing concern for additional damage to her home, particularly the hole in her eaves. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force has
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ID: 08aeb7f6-06df-48d0-a3b2-f19ebcefd0a0

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251012_13/#conversation

Date: Oct. 12, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-12

Created: 2025/10/12 23:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:35

Last Read: 2025/10/13 09:49